Milfoil or Yarrow contains a bitter principle, achilleine. It constitutes in particular a tonic, used in an infusion. At one time in Nordic countries, it was used instead of hops.
The way to control bleeding is with pressure, and the practice ...
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Milfoil or Yarrow contains a bitter principle, achilleine. It constitutes in particular a tonic, used in an infusion. At one time in Nordic countries, it was used instead of hops.
The way to control bleeding is with pressure, and the practice of applying plants to control bleeding would be a bad idea (except, perhaps, in the case of an isolated survivalist who knew his plants). Still, yarrow might be useful for a mildly upset stomach and there is no evidence to suggest that occasional use leads to toxicity.
General Herb Information
Yarrow - Two varieties of Yarrow have been found useful medicinally: Common Yarrow or Milfoil (Achillea millefolium) and Sneezewort (A. Ptarmica).
Propagation: Both varieties can be grown quite easily, Common variety spreading rapidly from creeping rootstock and both varieties increased by root division.
Nature of Plant:
Common Yarrow comes up 2 1/2 feet high from horizontal rootstock; stems are grayish green, branching toward the top; on the stem alternately are feathery, deeply cut foliage, so much cut as to give the name millefolium or thousand leafed; white flowers are in flat topped clusters; the whole plant is pungently aromatic; a most beautiful rosy red flowered variety, with a white center to the flower, is like an old-fashioned calico print; red yarrow grows to but 18 inches; useful in flower arrangements.
Sneezewort grows to be about 2 feet. The variety called Pearl is most commonly known, has white, flat flower heads and is suitable for flower arrangements; keep old flower heads cut off for a second blooming in the season.
Spacing of Mature Plants: 12 inches.
Cultural Requirements: In moderately rich, rather moist soil in full sun.
Common Yarrow - Whole Herb: (Medicinal) Mild laxative.
Common Yarrow - Flowers: (Medicinal) Uterine diseases, catarrh, mild sudorific tonic and astringent.
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Directions
Take 20-30 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily as needed.
Cautions
Not to be used during pregnancy and lactation. Do not exceed recommended dose.
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